MOUNTAINSIDE ANNOUNCES 6TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE CALLING FOR VETERANS TO PARTICIPATE

On Monday, May 29th, Mountainside will sponsor a Memorial Day Ceremony followed by a parade honoring those who have died in our nation’s service.
The ceremony will take place at 11:30am at the Veterans flagpole monument on Constitution Plaza (in front of the Library). Upon conclusion of the ceremony, Veterans, Scouts, Rescue Squad, Fire Department, Police and community groups will parade toward Deerfield School. The parade will proceed from Constitution Plaza up to Bridle Path to Wood Valley Road to Central Ave. ending in Deerfield School parking lot. It is expected to end @12:30pm.
The Grand Marshall of Mountainside’s parade will be Elio (Leo) Corradi. Leo was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968. He went through basic training at Fort Dix NJ and then A.I.T. (Advanced Individual Training) at Fort Sill OK. Leo was selected to go to the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy upon graduation. Sgt. Corradi was the deployed to Vietnam. He served 12 months as crew chief on the 105mm Howitzer with the 11th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. Leo was awarded the Vietnam service medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, Expert Badge for M14 – M-16 Rifle, NJ Distinguished Service Medal, and NJ Vietnam Service Medal.
Leo is a life member of the Mountainside VFW Post 10136 and serves as Post Quarter Master. He is married, has 2 daughters,2 granddaughters, and 1 grandson.
The Mountainside Memorial Day Parade Committee is comprised of individuals representing the VFW, Mayor and Borough Council, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Fire Department and Rescue Squad and others. These groups came together to bring a fitting Memorial Day event to the town of Mountainside as an honor to our own brave citizens who have fought and sacrificed in wars so that we can enjoy the many freedoms that Mountainsiders enjoy. The Committee hopes that citizens come out in force to show their appreciation for our Veterans as we memorialize our heroes in this way.
For further information about the parade, please contact Deanna Andre at (908) 244-4111.